Funnel Cloud — Becker, Minnesota

2022-05-12 · near Midway, Becker, Minnesota

Event narrative

Funnel cloud viewed from 3 S Park Rapids, and reported as less than 1/4 of the way to the ground.

Wider weather episode

A strong cold front and upper low traversed the area during the afternoon and evening of May 12th. During the afternoon, a larger scale Derecho moved from northeastern Nebraska, through eastern South Dakota and into portions of far southeastern North Dakota and west-central Minnesota. Widespread strong to severe thunderstorms were observed, with large hail, tornadoes, and damaging wind gusts all being reported during this time.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1032506. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.